Privacy

Privacy Policy

This page explains what personal data is collected on this website, what it is used for and what your rights are.

Data controller

Personal data collected on this website is processed by Joana Arantes, Psychologist, University Professor and Researcher, based in Braga, Portugal.

What data is collected

Only the data you voluntarily provide in the contact form: name, email address, phone number (optional), subject and the content of your message.

This website does not use advertising or profiling cookies. Language, theme and accessibility preferences are stored only in your own browser.

Purpose and legal basis

The data is used solely to reply to your message and follow up on the matter raised. The legal basis is your consent, given when you send the message.

Retention and sharing

Messages are received by email and kept only for as long as necessary to reply and follow up. Data is never sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes.

Message delivery is handled by an email service acting as a processor.

Your rights

You may request access to, correction or deletion of your data, or withdraw your consent, using the contact form on this website.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese data protection authority (CNPD).

Clinical confidentiality

Psychology consultations are subject to professional confidentiality under the Code of Ethics of the Portuguese Psychologists Association. Please do not include sensitive clinical information in the contact form.

Last updated: September 2026.